Way too early 2016 Tony predictions- Page 16

[theateraddiction]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 11:01am

Let's not forget Keala Settle, who is giving a beautiful performance in WAITRESS!

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 11:06am

I said I haven't seen Waitress yet.

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 11:15am

And don't forget Krystra Rodriguez! Her performance of "Blue Wind" was one of the highlights of a universally strong production.

[gypsy101]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 1:39pm

I'm catching up on this thread from the last few days, whoever said "if Hamilton is nominated for Best Musical" literally made me laugh out loud.

Updated On: 4/18/16 at 01:39 PM

[little_sally]

Posted: 4/18/16 at 2:45pm

I'd love to see Jessica Hecht get nominated. I've never really liked Hecht on stage before seeing her Golde. She was terrific.

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 11:41am

Ha, to each his/her own. Jessica Hecht was hands down my least favorite thing about Fiddler, to the point that she really kind of ruined the whole thing for me. But hey, I'm not a Tony voter.

I saw American Psycho last night, and I could get behind a Helene Yorke nomination. Still can't decide if I liked the show or not, haha, but she played her part really well. I don't see Waitress for a few weeks, but I've loved Keala Settle in the past, and knowing the role from the movie I could absolutely see that nomination.

Still have my fingers crossed for Joaquina, though. :) Smaller parts have been awarded. Surely she had more to do than Andrea Martin in Pippin!

[NOWaWarning]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 2:17pm

Does Carolee Carmello stand a chance at a nomination?

[lucillefrank]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 2:20pm

NOWaWarning said: "Does Carolee Carmello stand a chance at a nomination?

 

I'd say it's possible. Featured doesn't really seem to be as stacked as lead and the performance she is giving is remarkable. 

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 2:22pm

I always love Carolee, but I don't think she does stand a chance this year.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 3:31pm

I highly doubt Carmello has a chance with how competitive Featured Actress in a Musical is this year (and most years, actually). But the nominating committee often likes to throw a few surprises. The OCC reminded me of the fact Andrea Burns, who got recognized alongside Carmello, is also in contention this year. It seems like one of those years when the nomination itself will be the award, it's just a very competitive category with many wonderful performances in the running for the nod.

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:18pm

ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "It seems like one of those years when the nomination itself will be the award, it's just a very competitive category with many wonderful performances in the running for the nod.

"

I feel like you could say that for almost any category this year! Very talented people who might have won in the past are inevitably going to be shut out of nominations altogether. But hey, it's a hell of a great problem for Broadway to have.

[MegInManhattan]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 5:40pm

Do we think Sierra Bogges has any chance of a Featured Actress nomination? I just saw "School of Rock" and felt she nailed the comedy, and you can't deny her voice. It may just not be as special of a role as some others.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/20/16 at 9:15am

No, she has no chance. Not this year.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/20/16 at 9:15am

No, she has no chance. Not this year.

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 4/20/16 at 10:01pm

I agree, I don't think it's Sierra's year, unfortunately. I think the last slot is between Heléne, Jennifer (Simard), Keala, and Krysta. They're all giving (or gave, for Krysta) amazing performances, performances of their carer, if I'm being honest. We'll obviously know more of what we're looking at as soon as the Drama Desks are announced.

[BroadwayNYC25]

Posted: 4/24/16 at 2:57pm

I think Danielle should get the tony over Renee and i'm not sure if jhud will be nominated or not

[woeisme3]

Posted: 4/24/16 at 3:09pm

I think JHud, Renee Elise, and Jane Krakowski are the only real locks for featured actress. Danielle Brooks probably gets a slot as well, and then either Helene Yorke or Jen Sinard gets the last spot.

Who do you guys think gets left out of best actor? Lin Manuel, Leslie Odom and Danny Burstein are all safe bets, but who of Alex Brightman, Ben Walker, and Zachary Levi doesn't get a nod?

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/24/16 at 3:28pm

^I could see Benjamin Walker getting left out due to the mixed reception surrounding American Psycho. But if he does get in, I think he could probably bump out Zachary Levi (unless there ends up being a tie which would lead to all six of those men getting nominated).

You can read about my thoughts on Lead Actor in a Musical right here:
http://karereviews.weebly.com/70th-tony-award-predictions-part-5.html

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/24/16 at 3:37pm

I agree, I don't think it's Sierra's year, unfortunately. I think the last slot is between Heléne, Jennifer (Simard), Keala, and Krysta. They're all giving (or gave, for Krysta) amazing performances, performances of their carer, if I'm being honest.

I'm not sure how much of a chance Krysta Rodriguez has at this point. Spring Awakening came earlier in the season and ended its limited run back in January. Plus, I don't remember hearing anyone beyond these boards talking about her performance the most.

[Freeman5]

Posted: 4/24/16 at 6:45pm

Here are my one week to go predictions!

Best Musical:

Hamilton; Shuffle Along...; School of Rock; and Waitress

Best Revival:

The Color Purple; Fiddler On The Roof; She Loves Me; and Spring Awakening

Best Score:

Bright Star; Hamilton; School of Rock; and Waitress

Best Book:

Hamilton; School of Rock; Shuffle Along...; and Waitress

Best Director:

John Doyle, The Color Purple; Scott Ellis, She Loves Me; Thomas Kail, Hamilton; Diane Paulus, Waitress; and George C Wolfe, Shuffle Along...

Best Actor:

Alex Brightman, School of Rock; Danny Burstein, Fiddler On The Roof; Zachary Levi, She Loves Me; Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom, Jr., Hamilton

Best Actress:

Laura Benanti, She Loves Me; Carmen Cusack, Bright Star; Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple; Jessie Mueller, Waitress; and Philippa Soo, Hamilton

Best Featured Actor:

Nicholas Barasch, She Loves Me; Daveed Diggs, Jonathon Groff and Christopher Jackson, Hamilton; and Billy Porter, Shuffle Along....

Best Featured Actress:

Danielle J Brooks and Jennifer Hudson, The Color Purple; Renee Elise Goldsberry, Hamilton; Jane Krakowski, She Loves Me; and Helene Yorke, American Psycho

Best Choreography:

Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton; Warren Carlyle, She Loves Me; Savion Glover, Shuffle Along...; Spencer Liff, Spring Awakening; and Sergio Trujillo, On Your Feet!

Best Scenic Design:

David Korins, Hamilton; Scott Pask, Waitress; David Rockwell, She Loves Me; and Walter Spangler, Tuck Everlasting

Best Costume Design:

ESosa, On Your Feet!; Jeff Mahshie, She Loves Me; Ann Roth, Shuffle Along...; and Paul Tazewell, Hamilton

Best Lighting Design:

Howell Binkley, Hamilton; Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer, Shuffle Along...; Donald Holder, She Loves Me; and Kenneth Posner, Tuck Everlasting

Best Orchestrations:

Sara Bareilles, Waitress; Larry Hochman, She Loves Me; Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton; and Daryl Walters, Shuffle Along....

 

Best Play:

Eclipsed; The Father; The Humans; and King Charles III

Best Revival:

The Crucible; Long Day's Journey Into Night; Noises Off; and A View From The Bridge

Best Director:

Jonathan Kent, Long Day's Journey Into Night; Joe Mantello, The Humans; Liesl Tommy, Eclipsed; and Ivo van Hove, The Crucible and A View From The Bridge

Best Actor:

Gabriel Byrne, Long Day's Journey Into Night; Jeff Daniels, Blackbird; Tim Pigott-Smith, King Charles III; Mark Strong, A View From The Bridge; and Ben Whishaw, The Crucible

Best Actress:

Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night; Lupita Nyong'o, Eclipsed; Sophie Okonedo, The Crucible; Nicola Walker, A View From The Bridge; and Michelle Williams, Blackbird

Best Featured Actor:

Reed Birney, The Humans; John Gallagher, Jr. and Michael Shannon, Long Day's Journey Into Night; Jim Norton, The Crucible; and Russell Tovey, A View From The Bridge

Best Featured Actress:

Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah and Saycon Sengbloh, Eclipsed; Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans; and Saoirse Ronan, The Crucible

Best Scenic Design:

Beowulf Borritt, Therese Raquin; Derek McLane, Noises Off; Clint Ramos, Eclipsed; David Zinn, The Humans

Best Costume Design:

Jane Greeenwod, Therese Raquin; Michael Krass, Noises Off; Clint Ramos, Eclipsed; and Tom Scutt, King Charles III

Best Lighting Design:

Keith Parham, Therese Raquin; Jennifer Schriever, Eclipsed; Justin Townsend, The Humans; and Jan Versweyveld, The Crucible

(my biggest "snub" is that I am thinking Audra won't get a nomination; my thoughts are there are 7 strong potential nominees, she is only going to be with the show for 6 weeks, and she has won 6 Tonys already - we'll see. It's my big out on a limb prediction...)

[woeisme3]

Posted: 4/24/16 at 10:18pm

Shuffle Along isn't eligible for score- it's all classics/songs from the original repurposed.

 

I doubt Audra gets snubbed- the show's kind of a mess but she's wonderful. I actually think Philippa Soo will get snubbed because she's not really in a leading role, leaving Audra, Jessie, Cynthia, Laura and Carmen.

[pupscotch]

Posted: 4/24/16 at 10:21pm

This might be too big a dream, but I'd love Michael Arden to be nominated for Best Director. Also, what about Ben Walker? I think he could get in over Levi, or even Lin-Manuel. And Chris Fitzgerald, for Waitress? He's absolutely fantastic!

Updated On: 4/24/16 at 10:21 PM

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/24/16 at 10:59pm

woeisme3 said: "I actually think Philippa Soo will get snubbed because she's not really in a leading role"

"because she's not really in a leading role"

"because she's not really in a leading role"

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/25/16 at 9:09am

The field is too crowded for Michael Arden, IMO, but it's a possibility.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/25/16 at 9:17am

^I think as of now, the nominees for Best Direction of a Musical are likely going to be:

John Doyle-The Color Purple
Scott Ellis-She Loves Me
Thomas Kail-Hamilton
Bartlett Sher-Fiddler on the Roof
George C. Wolfe-Shuffle Along...